1. Ferdinand de Saussure and Linguistics
Ferdinand de Saussure was a Swiss linguist, whose innovative ideas paved the way for numerous key developments in modern linguistic theory. ... No linguistic unit, sound, or word, denotes a significant meaning in and of itself. ... Aside from the basic organizing principles of language commonly termed as syntax and grammar, Saussure coined new terminology, classifying language as an intricate system composed of what he called a, "sign," "signifier," and, "signified." ... This understanding was adopted via a universal acceptance of those within the linguistic system of the English language. ......
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